Evanston vs Gawler South
The verdict
Evanston is more affordable, with a median house price of $663K versus $741K in Gawler South. Gawler South rates higher for education (43 vs 36). Evanston is closer to the coast (22.8 km vs 24.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Gawler South rates higher (59 vs 35/100 in Evanston).
Scores
| Evanston | Gawler South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 66 |
| Transport | 84 | 86 |
| Education | 36 | 43 |
| Liveability | 62 | 66 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Evanston | Gawler South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,580 | 2,618 |
| Median age | 39 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,046 | $1,238 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.4% | 25.1% |
| Born in Australia | 77.8% | 77.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Evanston High Growth · Gawler South High Growth
Property
| Evanston | Gawler South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $663K | $741K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 22.6% | 45.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $535 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Evanston | Gawler South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 35 | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 465 | 306 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 233 | 115 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,310 | 5,997 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Evanston | Gawler South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 950 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Evanston · Gawler South
Transport
| Evanston | Gawler South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 84 | 86 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 81 | 84 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 450 m | 980 m |
Liveability
| Evanston | Gawler South | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 3 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.8 km | 24.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 36.8 km | 37.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 2.1 km |
Population & growth
| Evanston | Gawler South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,580 | 2,618 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,841 | 2,883 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,169 | 4,230 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.44% | 2.44% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Evanston or Gawler South?
Gawler South has the higher residential safety score (Evanston 35/100 vs Gawler South 59/100).
Which is more affordable, Evanston or Gawler South?
Evanston is more affordable, with a median house price of $663K versus $741K.
Which has better public transport, Evanston or Gawler South?
Gawler South has the higher transport score (Evanston 84/100 vs Gawler South 86/100).
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